Seb Dance
@sebdance.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of London for Transport and Deputy Chair, TfL | Former MEP for London, Vice-Chair EP Environment Committee (ENVI) and Deputy Leader European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP)
🚴♀️TfL will be marking #IWD2026 by naming 10 Santander Cycles after inspiring women who’ve made a difference in cycling.
Know someone who deserves recognition? From grassroots mentors to Olympic medallists, read more and nominate here👉
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Know someone who deserves recognition? From grassroots mentors to Olympic medallists, read more and nominate here👉
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January 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🚴♀️TfL will be marking #IWD2026 by naming 10 Santander Cycles after inspiring women who’ve made a difference in cycling.
Know someone who deserves recognition? From grassroots mentors to Olympic medallists, read more and nominate here👉
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-wel...
Know someone who deserves recognition? From grassroots mentors to Olympic medallists, read more and nominate here👉
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-wel...
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NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 AM
NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
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Once more for the haters...
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Once more for the haters...
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NEW: Plans are underway for a tourist levy to supercharge London's economy. It could raise *millions* to fund major improvements in our city.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW: Plans are underway for a tourist levy to supercharge London's economy. It could raise *millions* to fund major improvements in our city.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
London is the greatest city in the world, but there’s always more to do! A tourist levy would make it an even better place to live and visit for everyone.
TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.
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I’m at the congress of the Party of European Socialists in Amsterdam - no Brexit here as the UK Labour Party is still an active member - with delegates and leaders from across Europe.
Warm welcome given to David Lammy.
Warm welcome given to David Lammy.
October 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I’m at the congress of the Party of European Socialists in Amsterdam - no Brexit here as the UK Labour Party is still an active member - with delegates and leaders from across Europe.
Warm welcome given to David Lammy.
Warm welcome given to David Lammy.
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When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts.
That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with the @londonambulance.nhs.uk and helping to fund 200 new defibrillators. This will help to ensure that every neighbourhood in our city has better access to this life-saving equipment.
That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with the @londonambulance.nhs.uk and helping to fund 200 new defibrillators. This will help to ensure that every neighbourhood in our city has better access to this life-saving equipment.
October 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts.
That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with the @londonambulance.nhs.uk and helping to fund 200 new defibrillators. This will help to ensure that every neighbourhood in our city has better access to this life-saving equipment.
That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with the @londonambulance.nhs.uk and helping to fund 200 new defibrillators. This will help to ensure that every neighbourhood in our city has better access to this life-saving equipment.
The Bakerloop is here, and from today, it's totally free for one week!
Running an express service from Waterloo to Lewisham, it traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension.
All aboard! 🚍
Running an express service from Waterloo to Lewisham, it traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension.
All aboard! 🚍
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Bakerloop is here, and from today, it's totally free for one week!
Running an express service from Waterloo to Lewisham, it traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension.
All aboard! 🚍
Running an express service from Waterloo to Lewisham, it traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension.
All aboard! 🚍
TfL’s new series of its award-winning Mind the Gap podcast has launched, telling the story of Transport for London since 2000. I’m delighted to be featured in this series, as we mark TfL’s 25th anniversary this year. Listen to the first episode here: madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2024/07/08/m...
Mind The Gap: The Official TfL Podcast 🎙️
Introducing Mind The Gap, TfL's official podcast! Join host Tim Dunn as he uncovers incredible stories behind London’s transport network. 💙
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September 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
TfL’s new series of its award-winning Mind the Gap podcast has launched, telling the story of Transport for London since 2000. I’m delighted to be featured in this series, as we mark TfL’s 25th anniversary this year. Listen to the first episode here: madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2024/07/08/m...
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
September 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
Pedicabs could be a fun, quick and green way to get around London, but they’re currently unregulated, which can lead to antisocial driving, loud music and steep overcharging. So, we're planning to regulate pedicabs for the first time in London, to make London safer and greener.
September 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Pedicabs could be a fun, quick and green way to get around London, but they’re currently unregulated, which can lead to antisocial driving, loud music and steep overcharging. So, we're planning to regulate pedicabs for the first time in London, to make London safer and greener.
🚍 Great to join @MayorofLondon at Stockwell Bus Garage to open @Go_Ahead_London’s new state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre.
This facility will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for over a million Londoners every day - a huge step forward for our bus network. 👏
This facility will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for over a million Londoners every day - a huge step forward for our bus network. 👏
August 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🚍 Great to join @MayorofLondon at Stockwell Bus Garage to open @Go_Ahead_London’s new state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre.
This facility will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for over a million Londoners every day - a huge step forward for our bus network. 👏
This facility will help deliver safer, more reliable journeys for over a million Londoners every day - a huge step forward for our bus network. 👏
A really interesting afternoon spent at British Transport Police offices in Victoria. We spoke about issues facing London’s transport network including sexual offences and the recent rise in graffiti. We will keep working together to build a better, safer London for everyone.
July 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A really interesting afternoon spent at British Transport Police offices in Victoria. We spoke about issues facing London’s transport network including sexual offences and the recent rise in graffiti. We will keep working together to build a better, safer London for everyone.
It’s official: the Silvertown Tunnel is proving a big win for London.
Public transport use has more than doubled!
A new report from TfL demonstrates that the tunnel is achieving its key aims of easing congestion, increasing public transport use and improving journeys for all bit.ly/4kUhdHw
Public transport use has more than doubled!
A new report from TfL demonstrates that the tunnel is achieving its key aims of easing congestion, increasing public transport use and improving journeys for all bit.ly/4kUhdHw
July 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It’s official: the Silvertown Tunnel is proving a big win for London.
Public transport use has more than doubled!
A new report from TfL demonstrates that the tunnel is achieving its key aims of easing congestion, increasing public transport use and improving journeys for all bit.ly/4kUhdHw
Public transport use has more than doubled!
A new report from TfL demonstrates that the tunnel is achieving its key aims of easing congestion, increasing public transport use and improving journeys for all bit.ly/4kUhdHw
Great news for Tube travellers - more of the Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines now have 4G and 5G coverage - keeping Londoners connected underground. 📶
From Euston to Bank, Balham to South Wimbledon, the rollout continues!
From Euston to Bank, Balham to South Wimbledon, the rollout continues!
I’m pleased to announce 4G and 5G coverage is expanding on the Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, keeping even more Londoners connected while travelling.
It’s a step towards full coverage across the Tube network and a better, more connected London for everyone.
It’s a step towards full coverage across the Tube network and a better, more connected London for everyone.
More sections of the Piccadilly, Northern and Victoria lines now have 4G and 5G coverage
More south London tube stations and tunnels now have internet coverage than ever before.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Great news for Tube travellers - more of the Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines now have 4G and 5G coverage - keeping Londoners connected underground. 📶
From Euston to Bank, Balham to South Wimbledon, the rollout continues!
From Euston to Bank, Balham to South Wimbledon, the rollout continues!
A real honour to meet @mayoroliviachow.ca of Toronto 🇨🇦 today for a highly productive discussion on shared challenges and opportunities for our cities: building high-quality housing, tackling congestion, promoting active travel and much more.
July 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A real honour to meet @mayoroliviachow.ca of Toronto 🇨🇦 today for a highly productive discussion on shared challenges and opportunities for our cities: building high-quality housing, tackling congestion, promoting active travel and much more.
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Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride.
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Incredible turnout and atmosphere in Budapest as huge crowds march in defiance of Viktor Orbán.
Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.
It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.
It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
June 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Incredible turnout and atmosphere in Budapest as huge crowds march in defiance of Viktor Orbán.
Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.
It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
Mayor Karácsony has shown tremendous leadership, and the organisers huge courage.
It was an honour to march in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQI+ community.
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I’m in Hungary with representatives from cities, parliaments and the EU to represent the Mayor of @london.gov.uk at Budapest Pride.
Viktor Orbán’s govt tried to ban the march but it will go ahead thanks to Mayor Gergely Karácsony.
We stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community.
Viktor Orbán’s govt tried to ban the march but it will go ahead thanks to Mayor Gergely Karácsony.
We stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community.
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I’m in Hungary with representatives from cities, parliaments and the EU to represent the Mayor of @london.gov.uk at Budapest Pride.
Viktor Orbán’s govt tried to ban the march but it will go ahead thanks to Mayor Gergely Karácsony.
We stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community.
Viktor Orbán’s govt tried to ban the march but it will go ahead thanks to Mayor Gergely Karácsony.
We stand in solidarity with Hungary’s LGBTQ+ community.
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These people are heroes
Budapest Pride to go ahead amid Orbán pushback
Budapest Pride to go ahead amid Orbán pushback
Some 70 members of the European Parliament taking part in the parade have been advised to carry their diplomatic passports.
dlvr.it
June 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
These people are heroes
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Chris Bryant has explained why Pride is still needed, in a speech to fellow MPs.
Gay MP explains why we still need Pride in powerful parliamentary speech
Gay Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant has explained why Pride is still needed in a powerful speech to parliament.
www.thepinknews.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Chris Bryant has explained why Pride is still needed, in a speech to fellow MPs.
Great to welcome experts from across Europe & Canada to the C40cities Green and Healthy Streets Workshop this morning as part of #LCAW25
This workshop is a vital opportunity to share knowledge, build partnerships, & accelerate the transformative action our cities urgently need.
This workshop is a vital opportunity to share knowledge, build partnerships, & accelerate the transformative action our cities urgently need.
June 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Great to welcome experts from across Europe & Canada to the C40cities Green and Healthy Streets Workshop this morning as part of #LCAW25
This workshop is a vital opportunity to share knowledge, build partnerships, & accelerate the transformative action our cities urgently need.
This workshop is a vital opportunity to share knowledge, build partnerships, & accelerate the transformative action our cities urgently need.
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The results are in. The vast majority of Londoners and major businesses back our exciting plans for Oxford Street, so I'm pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead as quickly as possible.
June 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The results are in. The vast majority of Londoners and major businesses back our exciting plans for Oxford Street, so I'm pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead as quickly as possible.
Great to be in Barnet today on our Big Community Transport Tour.
🚌 Rode the SL10 Superloop express service
🤝 Met with councillors and local community
🚉 Saw progress on step-free access at Colindale Station
🚌 Rode the SL10 Superloop express service
🤝 Met with councillors and local community
🚉 Saw progress on step-free access at Colindale Station
June 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great to be in Barnet today on our Big Community Transport Tour.
🚌 Rode the SL10 Superloop express service
🤝 Met with councillors and local community
🚉 Saw progress on step-free access at Colindale Station
🚌 Rode the SL10 Superloop express service
🤝 Met with councillors and local community
🚉 Saw progress on step-free access at Colindale Station